Modern Slavery Statement — Deptford Skip Hire Commitment

Deptford Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This statement explains our approach, sets out a clear zero-tolerance policy and demonstrates how Deptford skip hire services and related operations are governed to reduce risk. We recognise the responsibility we carry as a provider of skip hire in Deptford and the surrounding areas, and we take active steps to ensure ethical labour standards.

Our Policy and Scope

The policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Deptford Skip Hire. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and exploitation, and we require compliance with applicable laws and international labour standards. The policy covers recruitment, employment conditions and subcontracting arrangements across our skip hire operations and waste-management partners.

Deptford skip hire partners and contractors are expected to adhere to these standards. We communicate expectations through contractual clauses and supplier onboarding materials and we include a requirement for fair wages, safe working conditions and the freedom to leave employment with reasonable notice. Our commitment extends to monitoring and improving practices with the aim of eliminating any form of modern slavery within our footprint.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Programme

We operate a systematic supplier due diligence process for all tiers of procurement. The supplier audit programme includes documentation checks, interviews and spot inspections designed to identify risks of exploitation. We prioritise suppliers by risk level, allocating resources to where the potential for abuse is greatest, including seasonal labour, third-party haulage and recycling facilities used by Deptford SKIP HIRE.

Our supplier audits focus on:

• Verification of working hours and wage records to ensure lawful and fair pay
• Assessment of recruitment practices to prevent worker-paid fees and debt bondage
• On-site health, safety and welfare inspections that confirm safe conditions
• Review of subcontracting chains to ensure transparency and traceability

Where issues are identified, we take proportionate action: remediation plans for minor non-compliances, termination of contracts for serious breaches and cooperation with authorities when criminal conduct is suspected. Deptford skips and related fleet operators are included in regular compliance checks.

To support reporting and transparency, we maintain multiple reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and confidentially. These include anonymous hotlines, an internal whistleblowing mechanism and designated senior contacts who manage reports in confidence. We encourage all workers, suppliers and members of the public to report suspected modern slavery in connection with Deptford Skip-Hire activities without fear of retaliation.

Our reporting process emphasises protection for whistleblowers and prompt investigation. Reports are logged, risk-assessed and escalated as necessary. Investigations are conducted impartially and we take decisive action based on findings, including collaboration with law enforcement and support services for affected individuals where appropriate.

Governance and continuous improvement are central to our approach. We have assigned responsibility for modern slavery compliance to senior leadership, and we provide training for staff most likely to encounter these issues, such as procurement, operations and site supervisors. Annual review cycles ensure policies remain effective: we analyse audit outcomes, review supplier performance and update controls accordingly.

Deptford Skip Hire will publish progress on an annual basis and update this statement to reflect actions taken, changing risks and evolving best practice. Our annual review process includes a review of incidents, audit results and the effectiveness of training and reporting channels. We also reassess supplier risk profiles and refine our audit schedule.

As part of our ongoing compliance work, Deptford skip hire initiatives include collaboration with industry peers and participation in sector forums to share learning and strengthen collective action against modern slavery. We are committed to transparency and to continually raising standards across the waste management and skip hire sectors.

Conclusion: Deptford Skip Hire enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy, conducts robust supplier audits, provides secure reporting channels and undertakes an annual review to drive continuous improvement. We remain resolute that every reasonable step will be taken to prevent modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.